As part of Mayor Greg Nickels' citywide Restore Our Waters Strategy, a new $300,000 grant program was approved that is expected to benefit the quality of the city's aquatic habitat, plus create and finance partnerships between the city and…MORE
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Burien/NP firefighters helping on Gulf Coast
Wed, 09/14/05
Two firefighters from the Burien/Normandy Park Fire Department are in the Gulf Coast area assisting FEMA in the efforts to help the victims of the Hurricane Katrina.
Shortly after Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, FEMA put out a call for…MORE
Where to contribute to Katrina victims
Wed, 09/14/05
Another natural disaster - perhaps the worst in our nation's history - again gives you the opportunity to act locally and make a difference nationally.
You can also give through your church or synagogue.
World Vision
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Locals help out with
Wed, 09/14/05
hurricane relief
By Rebekah Schilperoort
Many Ballard residents, business and organizations are rolling up their sleeves in an effort to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. The Category 5 hurricane pounded the Gulf Coast and led to…MORE
Advisor eyes monorail costs
Wed, 09/14/05
A financial adviser hired to recommend new ways to pay for the monorail presented a plan to cut costs from $11 billion paid over 50 years to $7 billion that could be paid off in 39 years.
Kevin Phelps predicts revenue from Seattle's motor…MORE
'Historic' agreement signed by Port, critics
Wed, 09/14/05
Times/News
The Port of Seattle recently signed an agreement on an airport environmental permit with two groups that have been among its sharpest critics.
Port officials, along with the heads of Citizens Against Sea-Tac Expansion (…MORE
SeaTac firemen deployed to gulf
Wed, 09/14/05
Four firefighters from the SeaTac Fire Department are working in the Gulf Coast region devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
Capt. John Gallup and Firefighters Don Nelson, Shane Sklandany and Matt Tarabochia are assisting the Federal Emergency…MORE
Rosy monorail tax forecast shaves $4 billion
Wed, 09/14/05
A financial adviser hired to recommend new ways to pay for the monorail presented a plan to cut costs from $11 billion paid over 50 years to $7 billion that could be paid off in 39 years.
Kevin Phelps predicts revenue from Seattle's motor…MORE
Water transit under study
Wed, 09/14/05
King County Transit is looking beyond asphalt for transportation options in the coming years.
Harkening back to the days of the Mosquito Fleet, when hundreds of boats carried people as well as mail, merchandise and supplies around Puget…MORE
Burien community meetings set
Wed, 09/14/05
Burien residents are invited to learn more about their city at two community meetings that will be held in neighborhood schools.
These community meetings focus on the city's various programs and services, and not on any one topic.
A…MORE